| 1 | *peppermint cream topping or mocha cream topping (optional, recipes follow) in medium saucepan, combine sugar and cocoa; add water, stirring well. |
| 2 | Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils. |
| 3 | Stir in milk and light cream. |
| 4 | Heat to serving temperature. |
| 5 | Do not boil. |
| 6 | Remove from heat; add vanilla. |
| 7 | Serve immediately. |
| 8 | Garnish with desired topping. |
| 9 | About 3 servings. |
| 10 | Peppermint cream topping: in small bowl, combine ?cup cold whipping cream, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon hershey"s european style cocoa, ?teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract; beat until stiff. |
| 11 | Cover; refrigerate leftover topping. |
| 12 | About 1 cup topping. |
| 13 | Mocha cream topping: in small bowl, combine ?cup cold whipping cream, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon hershey"s european style cocoa, 1 teaspoon powdered instant coffee and ?teaspoon vanilla extract; beat until stiff. |
| 14 | Cover; refrigerate leftover topping. |
| 15 | About 1 cup topping. |
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